Quality of care for children with malaria at private health facilities in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Published:
Resources: Poster
Authors: Humphrey Wanzira, Daniel Tumwine, Patrick Bukoma, Allan Musiime, Juliet Biculu, Tom Ediamu, Samuel Gudoi, James K Tibenderana, Ronald Muleebeke, Rebecca Nantanda, Jane Achan
Sub-optimal knowledge, practices and healthcare system support in private health facilities impact on the provision of quality malaria case management in Uganda.
Malaria is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Uganda, primarily in children under five and pregnant women. In 2018–2019, nearly 60 percent of under-fives sought care and advice from private health facilities (HFs). While the National Malaria Control Division recognizes the invaluable role of private HFs in providing care to children under five, national efforts in malaria-related capacity development have largely centered on public-sector facilities. Quality of care within Uganda’s private HFs remains largely undocumented. This study, therefore, aims to assess the quality of care at private HFs and the factors impacting effective case management.
This poster was presented at the 69th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
